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Home Ear Examination

… Overview A home ear examination is a visual inspection of the ear canal and eardrum using a device called an …
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Ear Nose and Throat

… Learning Center Learn about ear, nose, and throat health When … Ages 2 to 4 Years Hearing Protectors Home Ear Examination Labyrinthitis Laryngitis Living … Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face Ear Examination Electronystagmography (ENG) …
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Ear Problems Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Treat fluid buildup in your child's middle ear. Don't treat the fluid buildup. Instead, …
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Ear Canal Problems Swimmer's Ear

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and infection of the ear canal . It causes the ear canal to look … Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies …
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Ear Infection Should I Give My Child Antibiotics

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child … the facts Your options Wait and see if the ear infection clears up on its own. Give your child …
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Ear Tube Surgery

… Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow … suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A specialist ( otolaryngologist ) …
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Ear Infections

… Condition Basics What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle … and if there is fluid behind it. This examination is rarely uncomfortable. There may …
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Ear Problems and Injuries Age 11 and Younger

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear pain in children may be a sign of an infection in the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). Ear infections ( otitis … Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies …
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Objects in the Ear

… Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But … that are inserted with force can damage the ear canal or pierce the eardrum. Problems with … Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies …
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Ear Problems and Injuries Age 12 and Older

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear problems may be caused by many different health problems. But ear pain at any age may be a symptom of: … Drugs (NSAIDs) More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies …